Pulp for paper — Production in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Pulp for paper — Production was 489,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulp for paper — Production in Republic of Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 489,000 t for pulp for paper — production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.5% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulp for paper — production in Republic of Korea peaked at 625,000 t in 1996 and was at its lowest, 18,800 t, in 1962.
Republic of Korea ranks 30th of 112 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 30,544 t | 18,800 t | 65,600 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 109,640 t | 84,200 t | 226,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 274,300 t | 217,000 t | 315,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 472,100 t | 318,000 t | 625,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 519,800 t | 418,000 t | 594,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 542,400 t | 500,000 t | 602,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 430,600 t | 277,000 t | 489,000 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More environment data for Republic of Korea
- Standard Deviation 0.504 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.9 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 8.11 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 8.60 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 80,390 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 33,185 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 775,431 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 1.22 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 1.06 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 874,809 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulp for paper — production in Republic of Korea?
- Pulp for paper — production in Republic of Korea was 489,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulp for paper — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 625,000 t in 1996.
- What is the lowest pulp for paper — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,800 t in 1962.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for pulp for paper — production?
- Republic of Korea ranks 30th out of 112 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulp for paper — production rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulp for paper — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en